Even while Cuba’s largest brand, Montecristo, is often criticized for having inconsistencies due to its immense production, the special Montes in the annual Edición Limitada program have received nothing but praise. Last year’s release, the slim and elegant D (6 3/4 by 43), packs a punch with its aged dark wrapper and sweet tobacco filler. It’s sort of a supercharged Especial No. 1, and is more than satisfying with its spicy, almost chocolaty character. Most of the cigars are made in the new H. Upmann factory, which opened in November 2003. It’s one of Cuba’s best factories at the moment—modern and well organized to make the best smokes.

Size

Lonsdale

Ring Gauge

43

Length

6 3/4"

Filler

Cuba

Binder

Cuba

Wrapper

Cuba

Issue

Cigar Aficionado – N/A

Price

£12.75

Box Date

N/A

Designation

Top 25 of 2005 | Rank: 17

More Reviews of this Cigar

Issue: Cigar Insider: Sep 20, 2005 | Score: 90

This attractive dalia has a finely finished three-seam cap. It burns evenly, with a big, nutty aroma. There is plenty of wood on the palate, as well as some cedar. The charry finish has notes of leather and earth.